“Good evening everyone, I am Tony Harris, it is 1600 GMT and this is Al Jazeera.”

And so started Tuesday on Al Jazeera English, where a former CNN anchor has found a new home.

After nearly six years with CNN, Tony Harris has taken a role at Al Jazeera as a full-time “presenter.” His first report covered the health issues of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. In a statement, Harris said he was excited for the new opportunity:

“I’m really pleased to have joined. Having an interest in news from around the world, I was attracted by AJE’s global focus and look forward to being involved in stories from all points of the globe. It’s a very exciting time to be coming on board.”

Harris, an Emmy award-winning journalist, has worked in very different roles. Prior to hosting “CNN Newsdesk”, Harris worked at HBO and as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. Harris left CNN in December.

The move is a big one for Harris and also highlights the prowess of Al Jazeera English in bringing in anchors to expand their viewership.

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